$50 NSW travel vouchers are here: How and where to use them
Plus, families can score an extra $250 to put toward their next break.
New South Wales, now is the time to book that intrastate holiday you've been eyeing. In support of accommodation providers impacted by the pandemic, the NSW government has dropped the Stay NSW voucher, giving eligible residents $50 off local accommodation.
The new scheme comes less than a month after the government released its Parents NSW vouchers. It acts as a thank you to parents with school-aged kids for supporting home learning in 2021 and consists of $250 in vouchers to use on experiences and accommodation across the state.
Who is eligible for the Stay NSW voucher?
Only 3 criteria are required to nab your accommodation voucher. You must be a New South Wales resident, be over 18 years old and be living in an eligible Local Government Area (LGA).
How do I get my Stay NSW voucher?
Applications for your voucher are now available through the Service NSW app or website under the vouchers section. They are being rolled out over the next 2 weeks with application dates dependent on your LGA.
All residents will be able to access their vouchers by 3 March 2022.
Where can I spend my Stay NSW voucher?
Similar to the Dine & Discover vouchers that have gone before it, you'll be able to use your voucher at any participation accommodation provider.
This includes hotels, hostels, bed & breakfasts and even select Airbnbs.
"Whether it's a quiet country inn, the family-run caravan park or a hotel in the Sydney CBD, every budget needs a boost this year," said minister for customer service and digital government Victor Dominello.
Sydney city hotels that are participating include the following:
- Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour
- Intercontinental Sydney
- Sir Stamford at Circular Quay
- Shangri-La Sydney
- The Langham Sydney
Looking for more options? See the full list of registered Stay NSW hotels.
What are the rules?
These vouchers are all about flexibility and you can use them any day of the week, including public holidays.
However, they are only valid for your room booking - so sadly no splurging at the minibar and they must be used in full with any remaining amount forfeited.
You'll also have until 9 October 2022 to take your break, which sees you through the next 3 school holiday periods.
3 ways to make the most of these vouchers:
1) Pool your vouchers with friends and family
One of the best ways to maximise your Stay NSW voucher is by pooling them together with family and friends. No, seriously.
Unlike schemes that have gone before it that have followed a one-voucher-per-transaction rule, these NSW Stay vouchers can be bundled together. "People can pool the $50 Stay NSW Vouchers with relatives or mates, with no redemption limit," confirmed Mr Dominello.
So yes, you can upgrade your room to something more luxurious or book that group trip without having to juggle multiple bookings to save.
2) Use them with your Parents NSW vouchers
Families can also take advantage of both the Stay and the Parents vouchers. For single parents, that means a $50 accommodation voucher on top of the $250 in experiences and accommodation. For families with two adults, that brings your holiday discount up to $350.
Unfortunately, you can't use your Stay NSW and Parents NSW vouchers together. So your best bet is to keep your Stay vouchers for accommodation and your Parents one for activities.
Both schemes end on 9 October 2022.
3) Book through a third party
To get more bang for your buck, compare prices online and book your accommodation through the cheapest option. Many accommodations, including the Novotel Darling Harbour, will let you book through a third-party site. However, you do have to opt to pay at the property so they can process your voucher.
See NSW deals below
Expedia.com.au
Up to 60% off last-minute escapes
Available on stays within the next 14 days. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Canberra. T&Cs apply.
Vibe
35% off your hotel stay with code BOOKDIRECT
Ends
Use the code and get 35% off your stay at Vibe hotels like Vibe Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour, Vibe Hotel Subiaco Perth, or Vibe Hotel Canberra. T&Cs apply.
Luxury Escapes
Up to 71% off hotel & adventure packages
Available on select dates. Destinations include Sydney, Queensland, Brisbane, New South Wales, and more. T&Cs apply.
Stayz
Australia stays from $20 per night
Available on select travel dates across Sydney, Adelaide, Cairns, Brisbane, Perth and more. Sample rate is for a stay in Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
Lastminute.com.au
Up to 15% off Sydney getaways
Available on select travel dates until December 2023. Destinations include Coogee, Bondi Beach, Surry Hills and more.
Wotif
Up to 33% off select Sydney accommodations
Enjoy up to 33% discount on select Sydney accommodations when you book via Wotif. Available on travel dates from 7 March 2023 onwards. T&Cs apply.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
Additional 10% off when booking through app
Discounts are available at Radisson Blu Sydney hotel when booking through our Radisson Hotels app. T&Cs apply.
Wotif
Up to 28% off selected family holiday hotel deals
Available on selected accommodations in Cairns, Port Douglas, Gold Coast, Whitsundays, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney, Queenstown, Adelaide and Dubbo. Limited time offer. T&Cs, exclusions apply.
Groupon
Up to 62% off Australia hotel getaways
Available for travel on select dates to Sydney, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, Brisbane, Launceston, Newcastle, Noosa Heads, Cairns, NSW and more.
Expedia.com.au
Up to 41% off domestic stays + free cancellations
Available until December 2023. Destinations include Broome, Mackay, Launceston, Darwin, Perth, Cairns, Sydney and Gold Coast. T&Cs apply.
Stayz
Australia beach holidays from $76 per night
Available on select stay dates in Adelaide, Sydney, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne and more. Sample stay is for a studio apartment in Mornington Peninsula. T&Cs apply.
Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel
Sydney: Up to 10% off stays using members only rate booking
Available on select stay dates in 2023 in Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel Sydney. Additional 10% off for Radisson Rewards Members. T&Cs apply.
HotelsCombined
Australia stays from $30 per night
Available on select stay dates until December 2023 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Darwin, Canberra and more. Sample rate is for a stay at Gilligan's Backpackers Hotel & Resort in Cairns.
Expedia.com.au
Extra 15% off stays for members
Sign up for Expedia Rewards to become a member and get exclusive discounts on hotel stays. Destinations include Sydney, Cairns, Canberra, Sunshine Coast and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Travelodge
Up to 30% at hotels across Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Auckland and Wellington
Use the code and enjoy up to 30% off at hotels across Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart, Auckland, and Wellington when you signup. T&Cs apply.
Stayz
Sydney stays from $40 per night
Available on select stay dates. Sample stay is in Bondi Beach. T&Cs apply.
Booking.com
Up to 10% off Sydney getaways
Available on select stay dates until December 2023. Destinations include Woolloomooloo and Coogee.
Homestay
Sydney homestays from $24 per night
Available on select stay dates until December 2023. Sample stay is in Wollongong.
Wotif
NSW caravan park stays from $103
Available on select dates on destinations including Dunbogan, Tamworth, Tweed Heads, Woollama, Port Macquarie and more. Sample rate is for a stay at Eden Holiday Getaway Park.
Oaks Hotels & Resorts
Up to 15% off hotel stays in Australia and New Zealand
Plus 10% off if you sign up for Oaks DISCOVERY loyalty program on select dates for a stay duration of 7 nights or more. Destinations include Broome, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Queenstown and more.
Wotif
Extra 10% off hotels
Subscribe using your email to receive discounts. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Hobart. T&Cs apply.
Cudo
Up to 73% off things to do in Australia
Available on purchases such as getaways, dining experiences, attraction passes, sightseeing cruise, cinema tickets and day tours. Destinations include Sydney, Perth, Canberra and Brisbane.
Rendezvous
Up to 10% off hotels stays
Subscribe to TFE Hotels eClub and get 10% off stays on destinations including Sydney, Melbourne, Singapore and more. T&Cs apply.
Hostelworld
Australia stays from $15 per night
Available on select stay dates across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Cairns, Adelaide and more. Sample fare is for a stay at The Hive Hostel. T&Cs apply.
Homestay
Australia homestays from $4 per night
Available on select stay dates in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne and more.
Priceline.com
Up to 60% off Australia getaways
Available on select stay dates with Express Deals. Destinations include Sydney, Adelaide, Byron Bay, Thredbo Village, Sunshine Coast, Jindabyne, Perth, the Gold Coast and more.
Looking for inspiration? See our guide to the best places to visit in New South Wales.
